Shore excursion: Helsinki Highlights Sightseeing Guided Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Senate Square, Aleksanterinkatu, Hallituskatu, Helsinki Finland

Senate Square (Senaatintori) was the modern city center's most central square during the era of Grand Duchy. The Lutheran Cathedral is located here along with Czar Alexander II's statue, University's main building and the former Senate House, now Palace of Government. All of them erected in 19th century.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki 00160 Finland

This is the largest Orthodox church building in Nordic Countries and over 150 years old.

Pass By: Stockmann Helsingin keskusta, Aleksanterinkatu 52, 00100 Helsinki, Finland

You will drive along the main street of Helsinki - Mannerheimintie - and see some of the most important buildings in the city.

Stop At: Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion), Paavo Nurmi tie 1, Helsinki 00250 Finland

The Olympic Stadium was built originally for summer olympic games of 1940, which had to be postponed until 1952 and for these the stadium was extended. Near the stadium there are also two statues for famous Finnish long distance runners Paavo Nurmi and Lasse Virén. (No visit inside the stadium will be made, this is merely a photo stop)

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Sibelius Monument, Sibelius Park, Helsinki Finland

The monument erected in late 1960s to commemorate Finnish composer Jean Sibelius was sculpted by Eila Hiltunen. This is a classic piece of abstract art even though there is also a facial relief of the composer.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Temppeliaukio Church, Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki 00100 Finland

You will see the most amazing modernist Lutheran church building from inside if opening hours permit.

Duration: 15 minutes